Alberto Brignoli

Alberto Brignoli (born 19 August 1991) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Greek Super League club AEK Athens.

Career Early career Born in Trescore Balneario, Brignoli was loaned to Ternana Calcio for 2012–13 season. He made his professional debut on 1 September 2012, starting in a 0–1 home loss against Modena for the Serie B championship.

On 31 January 2013, Ternana signed Brignoli outright from Lumezzane. He continued to appear regularly for the club, achieving mid table positions in all campaigns.

Juventus On 2 February 2015, Juventus signed Brignoli outright for €1.75 million, which saw the remaining 50% registration rights of Alberto Masi move in the opposite direction for €1.5 million. Brignoli returned to Terni immediately on loan for the rest of the season.

Sampdoria On 2 July 2015, Brignoli was signed by Sampdoria in a temporary deal. He made his Serie A debut on 14 May 2016 (round 38 the last round), playing the full 90 minutes in a 0–5 away loss against his parent club.

CD Leganés On 20 July 2016, Brignoli was loaned to La Liga club CD Leganés, for one year.

Perugia On 11 January 2017, Brignoli returned to Italy, joining Perugia on loan.

Benevento On 30 July 2017, Brignoli joined Serie A newcomers Benevento on a temporary deal, with an obligation to buy at the end of season. According to Corriere dello Sport – Stadio, the obligation would depend on Benevento securing a place in the 2018–19 Serie A season. On 3 December, he scored a 95th-minute equaliser with a header in a 2–2 home draw against Milan, to earn Benevento their first ever point in Serie A after a record 14 consecutive defeats. With the goal, Brignoli was the third goalkeeper to score from open play in Serie A history after Michelangelo Rampulla in 1992 and Massimo Taibi in 2001.

Palermo On 25 July 2018, Brignoli signed with Serie B club Palermo until 30 June 2021.

Empoli On 18 July 2019, Brignoli signed for Serie B club Empoli for free. On 20 September 2021, Alberto Brignoli became the best goalkeeper in last year's Serie B as he helped his team, Empoli, rise to Serie A. "It was a great pleasure and honor to receive the award for best goalkeeper for last season. I want to thank my teammates, my coaches and the staff who gave me the opportunity to catch this performance."

Panathinaikos On 31 August 2021, Brignoli joined Greek club Panathinaikos on a free transfer.

On 13 January 2024, Panathinaikos announced that Brignoli would depart the club upon the expiry of his contract in the forthcoming summer.

AEK Athens On 2 July 2024, Brignoli joined Greek club AEK Athens on a free transfer.

Career statistics

Honours Club Empoli Serie B: 2020–21

Panathinaikos Greek Cup: 2021–22

AEK Athens Super League Greece: 2025–26

Individual Panathinaikos Player of the Season: 2022–23 Super League Greece Goalkeeper of the Season: 2022–23 Super League Greece Team of the Season: 2022–23